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Noah (2014) Rated PG-13

Posted on November 19, 2018 by laurarachel4

Noah is chosen by God to undertake a momentous mission before the flood. Starring Russell Crowe, Jennifer Connelly, and Ray Winstone. This, again, is another film that has to be on my “worst films ever list.” The film does not tell … Continue reading →

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Fruitvale Station (2013) Rated R

Posted on November 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

Based on the true story of Oscar Grant III’s last day before he was fatality shot at the Fruitvale Station in 2008. Starring Michael B. Jordan, Melonie Diaz, and Octavia Spencer. I have mixed feelings about this film. At times, I thought … Continue reading →

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Sicario: Day of the Soldado (2018) Rated R

Posted on October 15, 2018 by laurarachel4

The drug war across the Mexican border has escalated to terrorists crossing the border. To fight them, FBI agent Matt Graver reteams with mercurial Alejandro. Starring Benicio Del Toro, Josh Brolin, and Isabela Moner. This film has the same taste that the … Continue reading →

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Dirty Dancing (1987) Rated TV-14

Posted on September 19, 2018 by laurarachel4

During her summer vacation, “Baby” Houseman falls for the resort’s dance instructor. Starring Jennifer Grey, Patrick Swayze, and Jerry Orbach. I know this film isn’t one of the best films out there, but I love this movie. It goes beyond the … Continue reading →

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Tully (2018) Rated R

Posted on September 10, 2018 by laurarachel4

A mother of three hires a night nurse to help care for her newborn. Starring Charlize Theron, Mackenzie Davis, and Ron Livingston. Tully brings a story of postpartum to the forefront. Marlo is the mother of three children, a daughter, a … Continue reading →

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Super Troopers 2 (2018) Rated R

Posted on September 4, 2018 by laurarachel4

The Super Troopers are called upon to handle a border dispute between the U.S. and Canada. Starring Seann William Scott, Clifton Collins Jr., and Steve Lemme. I have to say that I hardly laughed throughout this film. Of course, the film … Continue reading →

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The Snowtown Murders (2011) Rated NR

Posted on August 16, 2018 by laurarachel4

Based on true events, a sixteen-year-old boy falls into the wrong crowd, where a spree of murder and torture begins. The crowd happens to belong to his mother’s boyfriend. Starring Lucas Pittaway, Bob Adriaens, and Louise Harris. You would think … Continue reading →

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Penny Serenade (1941) Rated NR

Posted on August 11, 2018 by laurarachel4

The ups and downs of life are shown in the marriage of two young people as they begin their life together. Starring Irene Dunne, Cary Grant, and Beulah Bondi. I loved this movie; I thought it was a great excerpt from … Continue reading →

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7 Days in Entebbe (2018) Rated PG-13

Posted on July 28, 2018 by laurarachel4

Inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris and the daring rescue mission that followed. Starring Batsheva Dance Company, Zina Zinchenko, Ben Schnetzer, Daniel Brühl, and Rosamund Pike. This … Continue reading →

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Billy Graham: An Extraordinary Journey (2018) Rated NR

Posted on June 24, 2018 by laurarachel4

A documentary looks at the life of evangelist Billy Graham. Starring John Akers, Kay Arthur, and Cliff Barrows. This short documentary is a fabulous way to celebrate the life of Billy Graham. It starts with Graham’s childhood on a dairy farm, … Continue reading →

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